Youngstown State University School of Graduate Studies and Research Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership Department of Educational Administration, Research, and Foundations One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555-3091 US   Phone: 1-330-941-3091 Fax: 1-330-941-1580   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Doctor of Education On Campus   The Doctor of Education program in educational leadership provides terminal professional preparation for public and nonpublic school administrators in the northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania areas served by the University. The program is designed to serve administrative personnel in P–12 schools and central and county office positions. The program focuses on the preparation of professionally committed practitioners who reflect the current state of knowledge and best practice in educational leadership. Central to the preparation of such professionals are the refinement and transmission of competencies in the areas of scholarship, instruction, leadership, management, external relations, and personal development.     Accreditation Information: Accreditation for the Ed.D. program in educational leadership has been granted by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Master's Degree  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.5 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience certification or licensure for teaching; three years of teaching experience; at least two years of administrative or leadership experience in schools;  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 416  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 776  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $414  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $7443  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable